J. mayo Greenberg Scholarship prize - 2009

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J. MAYO GREENBERG SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE - 2009

Leiden Observatory and the Leids Universiteitfonds have pleasure in
inviting applications for the fourth J. Mayo Greenberg Scholarship Prize.

Mrs. Naomi Greenberg and family members of the late Professor J. Mayo
Greenberg, the distinguished Leiden astrophysicist, have generously
provided funds for this scholarship in memory of Professor Greenberg.
Additional funding provided by the Kruytbosch Legacy, the Leids
Universiteitfonds and Leiden Observatory will enable the Scholarship
Prize to be awarded annually.

The purpose of the prize is to provide an opportunity for a talented
graduate student to carry out research and/or receive education at
Leiden Observatory in one or more of the fields that were of interest to
Professor Greenberg. These include:
* Laboratory astrophysics,
* Dust in the early Universe,
* Dust in the Milky Way and other galaxies
* Comet formation,
* Origin of life.

Although applications will be considered from the whole world,
preference will be given to applicants resident in developing countries.
Candidates should have sufficient educational background in the field to
benefit from attendance at graduate courses or participation in the
research.

The Scholarship Prize will support a visit to Leiden for a maximum
duration of 9 months. In very exceptional circumstances there may be a
possibility of extending the visit for a longer period.

Applications for the 2009 Prize should be received before 30 November 2008.
These should include
(i) a curriculum vitae, with details of relevant background,
(ii) a statement containing the purpose for which the grant is requested
and
(iii) a motivation for the request.
Applicants should arrange for 2 - 3 references to be sent under separate
cover.

Applications should be addressed to:
Professor G.K. Miley,
Chairman, Selection Committee,
J. Mayo Greenberg Scholarship Prize,
Sterrewacht,
Postbus 9513, 2300 RA Leiden,
THE NETHERLANDS

Applications can also be sent via email to drost at strw.leidenuniv.nl,
with the relevant documentation as attachments in MSWord, latex, pdf or
postcript format.

The results of the selection will be announced on or before 31 December
2008.

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